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-1?"?-, S aturday J anuary 3 0 th Gold Cup


Departing Thursday 18th March 1999 2 days from only £ 6 9 .9 5


livery war thmtumds o f racing enthusiasts flock to Cheltenham Racecourse to


witness one o f racing's most memorable festivals - 71te National Hunt Festival and of course the centrepiece o f the went - Ihe Cheltenham Gold Cup. Regular racegoers and newcomers alike will relish the excitement o f this memorable went . the highlight of a great short break, which also sees us spending some free time


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O Luxury coaching from your local area O Overnight accommodation in a 3 star standard hotel O Full breakfast and three course wetting meal O Excursions including entrance to the Courage hnclosure at Cheltenham Racecourse and a visit to Warwick O Sendees o f our driver/courier_


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R I F F H U F F 9.15 pm - 9.30 pm


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The island of Jersey is a winning destination at any time o f year with its


Departing Tuesday 6th April T99; 5 days from only £309


immense variety o f scenery and wildlife. It is a natural haven fo r walkers of all abilities. During our five day holiday you will be escorted fry experienced /Hue Radge guides on two included half day walks around the island. The remainder o f your time spent on the island will be your own to do as you wish: however you will discover a full range o f excursions available which are Ixiokahle in your resort through your holiday representative


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O Airport transfers from your local area and on Jersey • Return Jlights to Jersey including Air Passenger Duty © 4 nights accommodation in a 2 stm mted hotel


O Full breakfasts and three course evening meals throughout © iWn halfday walks around the island accompanied by blue badge guides 9 Services of a representative on Jersey


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Departing Friday 4th June 1999 3 days from only £ 129


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Here now is a chance fo r both Scottish and north o f England residents to cttjov an eartv summer show o f outstanding displays o f plants and


flowers without having to journey down to the south o f England to visit either Chelsea or Hampton Court Palace. The Royal Horticultural Society's thin! flower show will be held in the waterside setting o f Strathclyde Countiy Park. Our holiday goldening theme continues with planned visits to the botanic Cardens in both Glasgow and Edinburgh. in c lu d e d .in: the> Price


© Ijtxury coach travel Jmm your Inca! area © Two nights accommodation with cooked breakfast and three course es ening meal in a 3-star standard


hotel © Entrance fee to Scotland's National Gardening Show at Strathclyde Country Park O Sendees o f our drivcr/courk r


SUNDAY MARKET/CAR BOOT THIS SUNDAY ^ New and Second Hand Goods (Ni> cattle pens. No entrance fees. No muddy fields) “FOLLOW THE CROWDS,IT’S PACKED” 01254 233816


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Departing Friday 11th June 1999 3 days from only £99-95


wonderful countryside and fascinating wildlife at first hand, instead o f through a coach window, on two fully guided memorable walks. Roth walks offer longer and shorter versions, and feature lunch stops (not included) in tvpicallv Cotswold settings. Further opportunities to explore some oj the Cotswolds1 charms will also be offered on the outward journtv. ^m ln c lu d e a in A h frP r ic e .S i& r lr


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ONCE again it’s pantomime time for the budding thespians of Trini­ ty Methodist Church, This year's annual production is


| resounding success. All the favourite characters will be


"Robinson Crusoe" and all connected with the show are hoping for another


I slap-stick and shouting "He's behind you" as always happens in old-fash-


there: the panto dame, Robinson Crusoe, Man Friday, captain of the ship, the fairy, the pirate king along with sailors and pirates and lots of other surprise appearances. The youngsters and grannies par­ ticularly will enjoy the moments of


| ioned pantomime. But most of all the mums and dads will enjoy the antics of their offspring


| in the children's chorus. The bright, colourful costumes,


, evening, followed by a matinee and evening performance on Saturday. There is still probably time for you to get tickets for other performances which are listed below. EVENTS - JANUARY 29TII TO FEBRUARY ITII


scenery and props have all been designed and made by members of the church and will add to what is hoped will be a very enjoyable panto. The first performance is tomorrow


I sents, Ribble Valley Schools' Millen­ nium Exhibition. January - Clitheroe Library, an


January - Platform Gallery pre-


exhibition of dried flowers by Kath­ leen McDonald, of Clitheroe. Whalley Library, an exhibition of


oil paintings by James Dewhurst, of Billington, and pottery by Wendy


| Lawrence, of Clitheroe. 29th - Civic Hall Cinema presents,


"Star Trek Insurrection" (PG), for six nights (not Sunday) at 7-30 p.m. 29lh, 30th, February 4th, 5th and 6th


- Trinity Methodist Schoolroom, a pantomime entitled "Robinson Cru­ soe" at 7-15 p.m. Matinees, January 30th and February 6th at 2-15 p.m.


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i Al the end of the month we'll be publishing next months events - watch these pages!


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D i s p l a y With Designs


Exhibits including:


o Floral Arrangements


o Photographers /Video


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| nature. Box office: 0161 624 2829. TESS


| Thresh. Box office: 01772 258858. ROCK 'N' ROLLIN' ROMEO.


D'URBERVILLES. Charter The­ atre, Preston. Tues. and Wed. One of the best-known heroines and most read and studied novels is brought to life in this new musical play by Brian


OF THE


I 01772 258858. CINDERELLA ON ICE. Grand


Charter Theatre, Preston. February 8th and 9th. Romeo and Juliet gets the foot-tapping treatment from Shakespeare 4 Kidz. Montagues, Capulets, feuds and, of course, the star-crossed lovers, all feature in this musical play, a perfect school outing, specially designed and re-written for children aged eight to 14. Box office:


Theatre, Blackpool. February 9th to 13th. Presented by the Wild Rose Ice Theatre and featuring the Russian Ice Stars. Box office: 01253 290190.


Comedy


| Box office: 01772 258858. ALAN DAVIES. Bridgewater Hall,


ter Theatre, Preston. February 6th. The Perrier nominee and cult comedy phenomenon brings his versatile singer-songwriter skills to Preston.


JOHN SHUTTLE WORTH. Char­


atre, Oldham. To February 20th. A hugely hilarious, yet intensely moving play about the Khan children, caught in 1970s Salford between their Pak­ istani father's insistence on tradition and their English mother's easy going


EAST IS EAST. Coliseum The­


Abba Tribute Band. Burnley Mechanics. February 6th.


singalong as Voulez Vous perform hits like "Dancing Queen", "Waterloo", "Money Money Money", "Take a Chance on Me", "Mama Mia", and


FANS from seven to 70 can join in the


"The Silver Tour" - 25 Years Of Abba Music.


many, many more. The dance routines, the glittering cos­


tumes, stunning white cat suits, gold platforms, fake furs, flares and fun for everyone - it's all there a t Burnley Mechanics as the clock ticks back almost 20 years to Abbamania. Their concerts countrywide have


around. This is a joyful celebration of the


PICK OF THE WEEK Voulez Vous - The Ultimate


Visit the submersible Santa for the ideal festive family day out. Box office: 0930 100 300.


STONES. Grand Theatre, Black­ pool. Tonight. Top Stones tribute band perform the greatest hits of the world's original rock n' roll bands. Box office: 01253 290190. DENNIS LOCORRIERE. Burn­


THE COUNTERFEIT


ley Mechanics. Sat. The voice of Dr Hook Comes to East Lancashire.


Box office: 01282 430055. BRENDAN SHINE. Burnley


turned into one giant party as audiences form congas, dance, clap and cavort


unique quality which Abba brought to the pop charts in the 1970s. "Thank You for the Music".... Thank you indeed! For more information and ticket


Mechanics. Sun. "The Rambling Irishman" makes his Mechanics debut. Box office: 01282 430055. THE CORRS. MEN Arena.


ation, meet 9-30 a.m. at Clitheroe Railway Station for bus to Slaidbum. Walk to Clitheroe via Harrop Fold. Inquiries, tel. 01254 822851.


Inquiries, tel. 01200 424328. 30th - Clitheroe Ramblers' Associ­


February Whalley Library, exhibition of


Paintings by Pam Southern. 2nd - Clitheroe Library, a lecture


at 7-30 p.m. by Ron Jackson on "The Pendle Way". Tickets from the library in advance. 2nd - Clitheroe Ramblers’ Associa­ tion, meet Chester Avenue car park


for Salesbury. 2nd - Knowle Green Village Hall,


line dancing at 8 p.m. Inquiries, tel. 01254 878447. 3rd - Clitheroe Concerts Society


presents Katona Twins, a guitar duo, in the lecture theatre, Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, York Street. Inquiries, tel. 01200 441796. 4th - Centenaries Theatre, Stony-


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1 Marcia Morris or Vicky Carlin on 01200 422324


Gill Kendall or Lee Banks on 01282 426161


All entries


must be In on a WHAT’S ON


listings form available


from the Tourist Information Centre, Market Place, Clitheroe.


All entries for inclusion for WHAT’S ON to be at the TIC by the. 14th ol the month prior to the event


at noon followed by lunch. FORTHCOMING EVENTS- FEBRUARY 5TH TO 11TH


5th - Civic Hall Cinema presents,


"Little Voice" (15) for six nights (not Sunday) at 7-30 p.m. 5th - Memorial Hall, Hurst Green,


Catholic Ball with music by Mark Kitto’s Band. Start 8 p.m. prompt, bring own drinks, inquiries, tel. 01254 826486/826627. 5th - Mayflower Cafe Bookshop


presents an open floor poetry reading at 6-30 p.m. for food and drink and 7- 30 p.m. for reading. Contact Jo Hard­ ing (01200 444242) 5th - Ghost walk resume from the


Whalley at 9-20 a.m., return Clitheroe, for an easy walk of eight miles entitled "Betwixt Pendle and Ribble". Inquiries, tel. 01282 692601. 6th - Ribble Valley Rambler, alight


Castle Gate, Clitheroe, at 7-30 p.m. 6th - Ribble Valley Rambler, alight


hurst, a meat and potato pie concert at noon followed by lunch in the Old Theatre Gallery. Inquiries, tel. 01254 826063. 3rd - Clitheroe Garden Club annu­


Clitheroe, return Whalley for a mod­ erate walk of 12 miles to "Padiham Heights". Starting at 10-15 a.m. 7th - Ramblers' Association coach


al general meeting at 7-15 p.m. fol­ lowed by an illustrated talk by Mr T. Bracegirdle, of Ramsbottom, on roses.


ramble to Hollingworth Lake, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pick-up at Stork Hotel, Read; Whalley Bus Station; York Street, Clitheroe. Inquiries, tel. 01282 703597. 10th - Bowland High School,


meets the first Wednesday of the month at Ribblesdale School at 7-15 p.m, Everyone is welcome. Inquiries, tel. 01200 424165. 4th - Clitheroe Library, a musical


Members please note the club now


Grindleton, an illustrated travel talk by Anne Huson entitled "Australia from Rainforest to Desert". Inquiries, tel. 01200 422144. 11th - Centenaries Theatre, Stony-


recital at 2 p.m. featuring Andy Long (violin) and Stewart De’Ath (piano). 4th - Clitheroe Naturalists' Soci­


ety, a lecture by Colin Smith entitled "The Changing Year", at Clitheroe Library at 7-30 p.m. Inquiries, tel. 01254 824507. 4th - Centenaries Theatre, Stony- hurst, a meat and potato pie concert


featuring Presto Puppets, a puppet cabaret and demonstration. Concert


hurst, meat and potato pie concert at noon followed by lunch in the Old Theatre Gallery, featuring David Howarth (piano) and Suzanne God­


above events can be found in adja­ cent "Lifestyle" advertisements. ©A booking service for theatres ad


frey (flute). 0 Further details of some of the


events throughout the region is avail­ able from the Tourist Information Centre, Market Place, Clitheroe, on 01200 425566.


prices contact the box office on 01282 <130055.


Hall, Manchester. Thurs. Thirty of Argentina's finest dancers, singers and musicians create this steamy and ■ seductive theatre show. Box office:


CHAMPIONSHIP BRASS. Burnley Mechanics. Sun. The season continues with Burnley's finest on stage. Box office: 01282 430055. TANGO PASSION. Bridgewater


0161 907 9000. ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHIL­


Mon. It's a family affair as the Irish quartet perform their hits "Dreams", "What Can I do", "So Young", and many more. Box office: 0161 930 8000.THE FOREST JAZZMEN. Blakey's Bar, Blackburn. Mon. A welcome first visit to the town. Box


office: 01254 582582. JAZZ NIGHT. Blakey's Bar,


Blackburn. Mon. Acts to be con­ firmed. Box office: 00254 582582. THE MAGIC OF SINATRA.


Charter Theatre, Preston. February 5th. Starring Andy Prior and his orchestra. Special guest Donna Canale. Box office: 01772 258858. VOULEZ VOUS. Burnley


Mechanics. February 6th. See Pick of the Week. Box office: 01282


HARMONIC ORCHESTRA. King George's Hall, Blackburn. February 5th. "Choral Classics", with conductor Ian Tracy and the Liverpool and Blackburn Cathedrals choirs. Box office: 01254 582582. NORTH-WEST AREA BRASS


Manchester, and Charter Theatre, Preston. February 8th and 10th. Sur­ real, observational comedy from the star of BBC TV's hit detective show, Jonathan Creek. Box office: 0161 907 9000.


430055. MARTY GROSZ. Blakey’s Bar,


582582.


Blackburn. February 8th. Interna­ tional jazz with US guitarist and raconteur Grosz. Box office: 01254


BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS. King George’s Hall, Blackburn. February 7th. A full day of brass entertainment with more than 60 bands competing for the many coveted prizes on offer.Box office: 01254 582582. HALLE ORCHESTRA. Bridge-


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TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Charter Theatre, Preston. To Sat. Bill Kenwright's phenomenal produc­ tion returns. Box office: 01772


JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING


I 258858. OLIVER! The Opera House,


| Manchester. To Sat. Lionel Bart's wonderful adaptation of the Charles j Dicken's novel. Starring Gary


Wilmot as Fagin. Box office: 0161 CM9 9 ^ 9 ^


. THE ’ PIRATES OF PEN­ ZANCE. Grand Theatre, Blackpool.


| Mon. to February 6th. Swash-buck- ling entertainment with Paul Nicholas. Box office: 01253 290190.


Concerts ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHIL-


| HARMONIC ORCHESTRA. Guild Hall, Preston. Tonight. Featuring


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| works by Handel, Shostakovich and Beethoven. Box office: 01772 258858. BURNLEY ALLIANCE BAND -


water Hall, Manchester. February 11th. Conductor Kent Nagano with works by Bach/ Skrowaczewski, Schu­ bert and Ravel. Box office: 0161 907 9000. VIENNA SYMPHONY


ORCHESTRA. Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. February 12th. Works by Johann Strauss II, Mozart and Beethoven. Box office: 0161 907 9000


Exhibitions


VIRGO. King George's Hall, Black­ burn. Wed. Exhibition snooker match. Box office: 01254 582582. SCIENCE IN SPORT. Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds. To April Uth. The world’s biggest ever exhibi­ tion of sport. Ticketnet: 0990 232030. THE ALIEN AND UFO EXHI­


JIMMY WHITE AND JOHN


WINDSOR. Burnley Mechanics. February 9th to 13th. Now is your chance to discover Otto Nicolai's tuneful version of Shakespeare’s play. Presented by Pendle Opera. Box office: 01282 430055.


THE MERRY WIVES OF


(PC). WHAT DREAMS MAY COME


Currently Showing: MEET JOE BLACK. (12). THE SIEGE (15). LITTLE VOICE (15). PSYCHO (18). STAR TREK: INSURRECTION


(15). ENEMY OF THE STATE (15). THE MASK OF ZORRO (PG). THE PARENT TRAP (PG). THE PRINCE OF EGYPT (U). BABE: PIG IN THE CITY (U).


BITION. 64/66 The Promenade. Blackpool. Open every day. The largest exhibition of its kind in the world, offering a unique combination of truth, fact, fiction, spirituality and the paranormal. Box office: 01253 297522. BLUE PLANET AQUARIUM.


695979. Apollo Cinema, Hollywood Park,


Box Office Numbers: Apollo Cinema, Blackburn: 01254


Burnley: 01282 456333 or advance booking: 01282 456222. Warner Village Cinemas, Preston:


Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port. Open every day except Christmas Day.


01772 881313 or advance booking 01772881100. UCI Cinema, Preston: 01772


728888 or advance booking 0800 888929.


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